Innovation Award

Award Definition

Recognizes OTRs or COTAs who demonstrate the delivery of an effective, innovative, and evidence-based program or intervention that enhances the quality of life for a person or persons.

Eligibility Requirements

• Current NBCOT certification in good standing is required for the award nominee.
• The program/intervention must be supported with evidence.
• Strong connection to the NBCOT mission must be demonstrated.

How to Apply

• Access the award application platform and create an account. You can also log in using your Google username and password.
• Complete the award application and attach the following documents:
  • Program information, to include two of any of the following: website link, brochure, press release, or publication
  • Nominee's résumé (only if self-nominating)
• Submit the application.
• Self-nomination or nomination by others is accepted.

Additional Information for Application Questions

• Detailed description of the innovative program/intervention, including client population, program/intervention objectives and vision, and how the program/intervention represents a new approach to enhancing the quality of life for a person or persons. Your response must provide evidence or a rationale for why you believe the program/intervention represents a novel approach.
  • Other ways to describe innovation may include truly creative or cutting edge. Consider, does the program or intervention being nominated truly represent “innovation”?
  • Objectives and vision are clearly stated.
• Summary of evidence showing the effectiveness of the innovative program/intervention and how it has positively influenced participants' quality of life.
  • Evidence can be any type—qualitative, quantitative, testimonials, pre- and post-intervention client reports, anecdotes—but should be compelling and specific.
• Describe how the innovative program/intervention supports the mission of NBCOT.
  • Strong award applications make a connection between the program or intervention and NBCOT’s mission.

Be sure to check out our tips and frequently asked questions for additional details about submitting an award application.

*Please note that these are general recommendations and in no way guarantee an application resulting in an award.